I do not doubt the Minister's goodwill in this matter but I am trying to find out what action, if any, has been taken in his Department. Is there anything in the Minister's brief that indicates there were discussions of any kind between his Department and the Department of Energy in relation to the refurbishment of the Whitegate refinery in reference to what Deputy Collins has said? If so, is there anything in the Minister's brief to indicate the cost of such increased capacity in the State-owned refinery when it is operational again?

(Dublin South-East): Both questions were answered. There is nothing in the brief that gives that information but I supplemented my answer by saying that Whitegate would conform to EEC standards. Everything I say does not necessarily have to be in my brief. Secondly, I said I did not know the cost. I will be quite happy to give the information if the matter is tabled as a separate question.